Project Engineer

Contract Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the energy sector seeks a Project Engineer for a 9-month contract in the Scottish Highlands. This site-based role involves overseeing construction and delivery of a 50MW Battery Energy Storage System, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have an engineering background, proven site experience, and strong communication skills. This is an opportunity to make an immediate impact on a critical renewable project, offering high autonomy and responsibility.

Benefits

Defined 9-month contract

High level of autonomy

Immediate impact on a key project

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering engineering or energy projects on site.
• Valid CSCS card is required.
• Experience in renewables, BESS, CHP, or power infrastructure is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead site activities with full accountability for HSE compliance.
• Manage subcontractors, progress, quality, and cost control.
• Resolve technical and delivery issues pragmatically.

Skills

Civil, electrical, mechanical engineering background

Experience delivering engineering or energy projects

Strong knowledge of H&S and CDM regulations

Confident using MS Project and Microsoft Office

Organised and delivery-driven

Clear communication and stakeholder management

Education

Engineering qualification (Degree / HND / HNC)

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Engineer 9-Month Contract
BESS Project. Scottish Highlands. Start January 2026

Contract Scotland is recruiting an experienced Project Engineer for a 9-month contract supporting the construction and delivery of a 50MW / 100MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the Scottish Highlands.

This is a high-profile renewable energy infrastructure project, critical to grid stability and the UK s net-zero ambitions.

The role is site-based and delivery-focused, offering autonomy and responsibility during a key phase of construction and commissioning.

As the on-site Project Engineer, you will take ownership of day-to-day construction delivery, acting as the main interface between client, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders. Your focus will be safe, efficient, and compliant delivery to programme and budget.

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead site activities with full accountability for HSE compliance
• Act as principal on-site contact for client and supply chain
• Manage subcontractors, progress, quality, and cost control
• Coordinate logistics, materials, and plant
• Maintain programme updates and accurate progress reporting
• Oversee QA, inspections, testing, snagging, and handover documentation
• Chair site meetings and produce concise management reports
• Resolve technical and delivery issues pragmatically and efficiently

About You

• Background in civil, electrical, mechanical engineering, or construction
• Proven experience delivering engineering or energy projects on site
• Valid CSCS card
• Strong knowledge of H&S and CDM regulations
• Confident using MS Project and Microsoft Office
• Organised, commercially aware, and delivery-driven
• Clear communicator with the ability to manage stakeholders effectively

Desirable

• Experience in renewables, BESS, CHP, or power infrastructure
• IOSH or SMSTS
• Engineering qualification (Degree / HND / HNC)

Why Apply

• Defined 9-month contract on a landmark renewable project
• High level of autonomy and responsibility
• Immediate impact during a critical delivery phase

This role is ideal for a Project Engineer seeking a technically engaging, high-value assignment within the energy transition sector from the new year

Legal Information

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For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.